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  1. early and often
    Oregon Republicans’ Self-Destructive Culture-War WalkoutGOP state senators are disqualifying themselves from reelection to block gun restrictions, abortion rights, and gender-affirming care.
    By Ed Kilgore
  2. early and often
    Idaho Governor Brad Little Fends Off Trumpy UsurperIn Tuesday’s GOP primary, Little trounced Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin, who’d tried repeatedly to cancel his COVID policies.
    By Ed Kilgore
  3. the power trip
    Nicholas Kristof’s Botched Rescue MissionHow the lauded Times columnist lost the race for governor of Oregon before it even began.
    By Olivia Nuzzi
  4. 2022 midterms
    Nick Kristof Will Not Be the Next Governor of OregonAn Oregon court ruled that the famous columnist did not meet the state’s residency requirements.
    By Ed Kilgore
  5. 2022 midterms
    Oregon Says Nick Kristof Can’t Run for Governor, As He Doesn’t Live ThereThe state said the former New York Times columnist doesn’t meet residency requirements. He plans to challenge the decision in court.
    By Ed Kilgore
  6. 2022 midterms
    Can Nicholas Kristof Actually Win the Oregon Governor’s Race?The short answer is maybe. As a progressive outsider, he might be able to exploit a leadership vacuum in his native state.
    By Ed Kilgore
  7. politics
    New York Times Opinion Columnist Considers Run for Oregon GovernorPulitzer winner Nicholas Kristof says he might put his opinions into action in the gubernatorial race in 2022.
    By Matt Stieb
  8. wildfires
    Heat Waves, Major Wildfires Char the West AgainAt over 200,000 acres, the Bootleg Fire is already the eighth largest wildfire in Oregon’s history. More heat is expected this weekend.
    By Matt Stieb
  9. gallery
    Views From the Heat-Scorched Pacific NorthwestThe region is enduring a record-obliterating heat wave.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  10. wildfires
    West Coast Wildfires: 4.6 Million Acres Burned and CountingAn unprecedented number of large wildfires in Washington, Oregon, and California continue to burn, while smoke literally chokes the region.
    By Chas Danner and Matt Stieb
  11. protests
    Portland’s Bigger Policing Problem Was Always LocalTrump’s agents may leave Portland. Police brutality won’t.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  12. trump administration
    DHS Agents Seen in Portland Are Deploying to Chicago — and Perhaps FurtherTrump will reportedly send 150 Homeland Security officers to Chicago this week. He also threatened to send federal agents to Detroit and Baltimore.
    By Matt Stieb
  13. portland
    Unidentified Federal Agents Are Detaining Protesters in Portland“It’s like stop and frisk meets Guantanamo Bay,” one Oregon attorney said.
    By Adam K. Raymond and Chas Danner
  14. gubernatorial recall
    Oregon Republicans Aim to Recall Democratic Governor Over Climate Change PlansAfter their legislators left the state to thwart a cap-and-trade bill, Republicans want to depose Brown for threatening executive action on emissions.
    By Ed Kilgore
  15. climate change
    Oregon Republicans Flee State to Block Action on Climate ChangeState police are on the hunt for missing GOP senators who fled Oregon Thursday to prevent Democrats from passing a cap-and-trade bill.
    By Eric Levitz
  16. vision 2020
    The States Trump Might Plausibly Aim to Flip in 2020There are no states that look like ripe fruit for Trump, though Minnesota, New Hampshire, Maine, Nevada, and maybe Virginia are possibilities.
    By Ed Kilgore
  17. state legislatures
    West Virginia Leads States With Boys’ Club LegislaturesSome states, like Massachusetts (bad) and Georgia (relatively good), defy partisan stereotypes on legislative gender balance.
    By Ed Kilgore
  18. Cops Called on Black Lawmaker Campaigning in Her Own DistrictJanelle Bynum was going door-to-door outside of Portland when one of her own constituents called the police on her.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  19. The Joy of Voting by MailThe growing number of voters who don’t cast ballots on Election Day should grow to nearly everybody.
    By Ed Kilgore
  20. Primary Roundup: Victories for Women and ProgressivesPennsylvania’s all-male congressional delegation will be a thing of the past. And Nebraskans made a surprise choice.
    By Ed Kilgore
  21. Today’s Primary Preview: 3 Quiet States and Some Pennsylvania NoiseThe aftermath of re-redistricting in Pennsylvania’s House delegation is the highlight of four states’ primaries.
    By Ed Kilgore
  22. California Now Preregisters 16-Year Olds to Vote When They Get Their LicensesIt’s the latest step in Motor Voter reform. Conservatives aren’t happy.
    By Ed Kilgore
  23. In Illinois, Another Boost for Automatic Voter RegistrationIn a bipartisan step, Illinois is set to join a growing number of states that sign up eligible voters when they do business with state agencies.
    By Ed Kilgore
  24. terrorism
    Portland Mourns Two Heroes Killed While Defending Teen Girls From Racist TiradeThe two men were stabbed to death after trying to stop a white supremacist from confronting two teens, one of whom was a Muslim wearing a hijab.
    By Chas Danner
  25. crimes and misdemeanors
    Jury Acquits All 7 Leaders of Armed Occupation of Oregon Federal BuildingWhile the defendants said it was a triumph over government tyranny, others saw it as a shocking example of white privilege.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  26. only in america
    Bike Thief Lassoed by Bystander on Horseback in Oregon Walmart Parking Lot“I mean, who gets on their horse at Walmart and chases after somebody and lassoes him other than the Lone Ranger?” a witness remarked.
    By Chas Danner
  27. Look for Two More Sanders Upsets in KY and ORWhat does it mean if he keeps his winning streak alive?
    By Ed Kilgore
  28. Everything Is Coming Up TrumpThe Donald outperformed expectations on Tuesday, and now a new batch of state polls suggests he could clinch the nod before Cleveland without breaking a sweat.
    By Eric Levitz
  29. oregon
    Police Say Shooting of Oregon Militiaman LaVoy Finicum Was JustifiedFBI officers involved in Finicum’s death are still under investigation.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  30. Judge Gives Cliven Bundy One More Reason to Hate the Federal GovernmentGet comfortable, Cliven.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  31. the oregon wail
    Surrounded Oregon Refuge Occupiers SurrenderAfter the FBI closed in, one militant said, “The only way we’re leaving here is dead or without charges.”
    By Margaret Hartmann and Claire Landsbaum
  32. Cliven Bundy Tells Oregon Holdouts to StayDirectly contradicting his son’s message.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  33. the oregon fail
    Oregon Standoff Leader Ammon Bundy Calls for Refuge Holdouts to LeaveMeanwhile, nearby residents are fed up with the ordeal and just want their lives to return to normal.
    By Chas Danner
  34. standoffs
    Four Holdouts Remain in Oregon StandoffMeanwhile, the FBI has released video of Robert “LaVoy” Finicum’s shooting death.
    By Jonah Shepp
  35. standoffs
    Sheriff in Burns, Oregon: ‘This Can’t Happen Anymore’One militia member was killed during a traffic stop on Tuesday night.
    By Margaret Hartmann and Jaime Fuller
  36. Oregon Wants Obama to Just Send in the Jackbooted Thugs AlreadyOregon governor Kate Brown calls on the Feds to liberate the state’s bird sanctuary from the Bundy boys.
    By Eric Levitz
  37. Oregon Militants Literally Toot Their Own Horns, Er, ShofarsBattle cry or cry for help?
    By Claire Landsbaum
  38. the oregon wail
    Oregon Militiamen Continue to Dig InMigratory birds are no longer the only visitors nesting in this protected habitat.
    By Chas Danner
  39. Oregon Militiaman Arrested for Stealing CarsAnd, yes, they’re still there.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  40. Oregon Militia Promises to Leave at Some PointBye-bye, Bundy?
    By Claire Landsbaum
  41. Much Like Rosa Parks, Ammon Bundy Doesn’t Use TwitterFalling hard for an unverified account. 
    By Eric Levitz
  42. standoffs
    4 Days Later, Those Armed Militiamen Are Still Occupying a Federal Building The local sheriff told them to go away. 
    By Chas Danner, Margaret Hartmann, and Jaime Fuller
  43. What We Know About the Oregon Community-College ShootingUpdated details about the victims, the police response, and how the shooter died.
    By Eric Levitz, Jaime Fuller, and Margaret Hartmann
  44. Anti-Drilling Protesters to Dangle From Oregon Bridge Indefinitely To the tune of $2,500 per hour.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  45. Travelers Mourn Beloved Airport Carpet With Selfies“I can’t imagine another city getting this worked up over carpet.”
    By Jaime Fuller
  46. Kate Brown Just Became the Nation’s First Bisexual GovernorThe country has yet to elect an openly LGBT governor, however.
    By Jaime Fuller
  47. very sad things
    Oregon Marks 74th School Shooting Since NewtownA school shooting every eight days.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  48. equal rites
    Judge Strikes Down Oregon’s Same-Sex Marriage BanCouples began marrying immediately.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  49. early and awkward
    Senate Candidates Go Through Ugly Breakups, TooOregon Republican Monica Wehby accused of “stalking” her ex last year.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  50. sad things
    Man Killed Dribbling Soccer Ball From Seattle to BrazilJust two weeks into his trip.
    By Adam Martin
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